On Friday, November 4, 2016, the California Society of the Sons of the American Revolution laid a wreath at the grave of Dr. James Lafayette Cogswell at Olivet Memorial Park in Colma, CA. Dr. Cogswell was the founder of the Sons of the Revolutionary Sires which became the sons of the American Revolution.

Wreath and CASSAR Banner (left), Tombstone and Color Guard (center), Dr. Cogswell Plaque at the base of the tombstone (right).

SAR Chapter Monthly Meeting – October 22, 2016

Dennis Cushman’s diorama of the Battle of Yorktown (left), Susan Mattern being thanked for presenting the program by President Dennis Cushman (right)

Casa de España hosted the annual Columbus Day Lawn Program at the International Village in Balboa Park. This year, Compatriot Philip Hinshaw represented the San Diego SAR Chapter at the event and assisted in preparing and serving the food. Flamenco dancers, accompanied by Spanish guitar music, provided the cultural program.

Park visitors enjoy a plate of paella (left), San Diego – Alcalá de Henares, Spain Sister Cities Society has Spanish foods for sale (center), José Dosal and his Galician gaita provide music for the luncheon (right).

Grossmont Community College Constitution Week Celebration – September 14, 2016

Each year the Grossmont Community College has a week-long celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Members of the San Diego Chapter Color Guard are invited to be on campus during the lunch time with a flag display at the entrance to the Student Lounge, and to pass out copies of the Constitution. On September 14, 2016 Color Guard Vice-Commander Ernest McCullough and Past President Ray Raser set up the flag display and talked with the staff and students about the Constitution and SAR.

Ray Raser is interviewed by a reporter of the Campus Radio Station while Ernest McCullough looks on (left), Ernest McCullough records information while a student looks on (center), Ray Raser talks with a senior College Staff Administrator (right).

San Diego SAR August Chapter Meeting – August 20, 2016

Top Row – President Cushman presents SAR Heroism Medal to Carlsbad Police Officers Derek Harvey and Casey Monahan. Police Chief Neil Gallucci spoke about their actions in saving a woman’s life (left), President Cushman presents SAR Heroism Medal to California Highway Patrol Officer Kerry Comphel. Captain Amy Mangan spoke about his actions in saving a woman’s life (right).Bottom Row – Chaplain De Long pins new member Bill Peters while President Cushman and Registrar Raser look on (left), the owner of the Green Dragon Tavern, Bruce Bartlett, speaks about his collection of Revolutionary War materials (center), President Cushman presents a Military Service Medal to 1st Vice President William Ketchum (right).

San Diego SAR Trip to Reagan Presidential Library – July 30, 2016

More than 40 members, spouses and guests traveled aboard a luxury motor coach for a full day immersion into the life of one of our most famous Presidents.

President Ronald Reagan greets Chapter President Dennis Cushman (left), Lunch under the wings of Air Force 1 (center), SAR chapter members at lunch (right).

Memorial Service at the USS Bennington Monument Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery July 21, 2016

Philip and Mary Hinshaw represented the San Diego SAR Chapter at a memorial service for the 65 sailors that perished as a result of a boiler explosion aboard the USS Bennington (PG-4) in San Diego Bay on July 21, 1905.

Flags in front of the House of Spain (left); Nicole Bednorz, Senior President, C.A.R. Presidio Hill Society and Philip L. Hinshaw are joined by Travis, Brooke and Tanner of the Presidio Hill Society (center); table display of information about the Declaration of Independence and the 13 colonies, as well as handouts about SAR and the San Diego Chapter activities (right).